The following is a reprint of the press release announcing the appointment of Senator Mark Koran to the LI General Advisory Commission. Congratulations, Mark! ST. PAUL – Senator Mark Koran (R–North Branch) was appointed this week to the Legislative Inspector General Advisory Commission. The commission will make recommendations to the governor on the appointment of the inspector general and conduct hearings to review the office’s work. It consists of two senators and two House members from each caucus. “The OIG is a powerful new tool in the fight against fraud, and this advisory commission will play a critical role in ensuring it’s effective at protecting Minnesotans’ hard-earned tax dollars,” said Sen. Koran. “We’ve needed new tools to address [...]

Your Content Goes Here Standing for Safety Sponsored legislation to expand lawful carry Backed new investments in law enforcement training Championed stronger self-defense laws Putting Minnesotans First Opposed Democrat cuts to non-public school funding Sponsored legislation to strengthen parental rights Supported efforts to prioritize the health and financial security of Minnesotans first fighting for good governance It's an honor to represent our community and fight for the values we share. While Democrats continue to push an extreme agenda, I'm focused on delivering common sense solutions that put Minnesotans first. If you have questions concerns or ideas, please don't hesitate to [...]

Congratulations to our State Senator, Mark Koran! He was honored as the 2025 Legislator of Distinction by the League of Minnesota Cities. We knew he was great and a hard-worker. It is fabulous to see him recognized by this organization.

The regular legislative session concluded Monday evening, but critical work remains unfinished. Key budget and policy bills—like education, transportation, health and human services, and taxes—were left on the table. You may recall that session was delayed when House Democrats arrived late to the floor (you can't elect a representative to a district that they don't reside in!). While political distractions slowed the process, Minnesotans rightly expect their Legislature to stay focused and finish the job. With standing committees now operating as “working groups,” negotiations are ongoing in anticipation of a special session. Though I’m not part of one of these working groups, I’m following developments closely and stand ready to serve the moment we are called back to [...]

The Senate floor sessions are underway, but the dynamics this year are noticeably different from recent sessions. While there’s been a greater push for bipartisan cooperation, we’re still seeing some projects and initiatives being advanced that don’t seem to serve the best interests of most Minnesotans. Below, I’ll highlight a few key bills and provide a high-level overview of what has passed in the Senate so far. It’s important to remember that even when a bill passes both the Senate and House, it often heads to a conference committee before it can become law. Final votes on the conference committee report are often where significant changes happen. What is a conference committee? A conference committee is a temporary, [...]

This week, we began walk-throughs of the omnibus bills and started adding amendments, aiming to improve them for the benefit of every Minnesotan. Once these committee omnibus bills are finalized, we expect to begin hearing them the week after Easter.A Hazy Start: Cannabis Office Struggles to LeadThe Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) was created under HF 100, the bill regulating Minnesota’s cannabis industry, which was signed into law in May 2023. The law took effect “immediately following final enactment.”If you’ve been following the troubled rollout of the OCM, you’re likely familiar with the steady stream of mishaps and mismanagement plaguing the office. It began with a major oversight—a conflict of interest involving the first governor-appointed director, Erin DuPree, which [...]